How many 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints involve collision avoidance and cameras?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this category for the 2018 Accord Hybrid, which is 13% of the 115 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid's collision avoidance system?

Yes. Recall campaign 20V771000, reported December 10, 2020, covers 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles for a BCM software error affecting communication between systems. Honda dealers update the software free of charge, and the recall does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

Did the 2018 Accord Hybrid braking issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to this complaint category for the 2018 Accord Hybrid, though one injury was reported.

At what mileage do these braking problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2018 Accord Hybrid is 48,000 miles.

Is the 2018 Accord Hybrid worse than other years for this issue?

The 2018 model's 13% share of complaints in this area is lower than several later years, including 2019 (22%), 2021 (25%), and 2022 (35%), based on NHTSA data across model years.

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 15 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid, 13% of the year's 115 total complaints. One injury was reported, no crashes or fires. A related recall (20V771000) addresses a BCM software error affecting these systems.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 15; 13% of 115
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 48,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking activates suddenly at highway speeds with no vehicle, obstacle, or hazard present.
Sudden hard braking occurs near shaded areas of the road, road shadows, or metal plates, suggesting a sensor misread.
Owners report the brakes apply a quick, strong pulse then release even with clear road conditions and no traffic nearby.
After a software update, warning lights for the brake system, LKAS, and collision mitigation stayed on while unexpected braking continued.
One owner reported the Lane Departure, Lane Keep Assist, ACC, and Blind Spot Detection warning lights all illuminated at startup at 105,000 miles, later diagnosed as a malfunction at the dealer.
Some owners describe near-miss situations where sudden automatic braking with no obstruction nearly caused a rear-end collision.

When 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2021, latest Sep 9, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2021 to Sep 2025; peak Feb 2022 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

NHTSA 20V771000Dec 10, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras737,233 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Risk: Various system malfunctions such as inoperative windshield wipers, defroster, rearview camera, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Accord Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20070 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20175 (11%)
201815 (13%)
201921 (22%)
20208 (21%)
202112 (25%)
202219 (35%)
202320 (14%)
20245 (7%)
20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid complaints involve collision avoidance and cameras?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this category for the 2018 Accord Hybrid, which is 13% of the 115 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid's collision avoidance system?: Yes. Recall campaign 20V771000, reported December 10, 2020, covers 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles for a BCM software error affecting communication between systems. Honda dealers update the software free of charge, and the recall does not carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.
Did the 2018 Accord Hybrid braking issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to this complaint category for the 2018 Accord Hybrid, though one injury was reported.
At what mileage do these braking problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2018 Accord Hybrid is 48,000 miles.
Is the 2018 Accord Hybrid worse than other years for this issue?: The 2018 model's 13% share of complaints in this area is lower than several later years, including 2019 (22%), 2021 (25%), and 2022 (35%), based on NHTSA data across model years.